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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,502, 519,576.41 and 206,739.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,502, 519,576.41 and 206,739.77 is: 285,302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,502 : 519,576.41 = 206,739.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,502/519,576.41 = 206,739.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,502x = 519,576.41 × 206,739.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,502x = 107,417,106,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,417,106,467.13/376,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,302.88

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